A simple solution of half a cup of distilled white vinegar, half a cup of warm water and a teaspoon of mild dish detergent like Dawn will also do the trick. Be sure to test the mixture first in a hidden area of the wood to make sure it does not damage the finish.
A mixture of 1 part Chlorine Bleach, (Clorox) to 32 parts water (½ cup bleach per gallon of water, or 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water) will need to sit on surfaces for 5-10 minutes in order to disinfect them. We found this did not harm either of our wood finishes.
Lysol disinfecting wipes are specially formulated to be safe on most finished wood surfaces such as cabinets, tables, and floors. However, they aren't recommended for untreated, unpainted, or unfinished porous wood surfaces. It's always best to do a quick spot test before applying wipes to your wood furniture.
When you're doing a DIY woodworking project, it's a good idea to start with a fresh, clean surface. But whatever you do, if you're working with untreated wood, don't use a Clorox wipe to clear off dust and dirt. Because untreated or unpainted wood is porous, disinfectant wipes can leave it with a big, ugly stain.
You can clean polished wood or non-porous hardwood floors with Lysol® . If you're just looking to – you can use Lysol® All-Purpose Cleaner to clean and disinfect your floor surface without causing damage to the wood.
If it is real wood, you can use Lysol spray to disinfect its surface — but only occasionally. You may also use a diluted form of Lysol to clean its surface — but that again only occasionally. These instances of water coming in contact with the wood should be minimal.
Mix a tablespoon of vinegar into a spray bottle containing a few ounces of water, then squirt the solution onto the affected area, wiping away with a damp cloth. Wipe the cleaned area with a dry cloth afterward to keep the moisture from soaking into the wood.
Pine-Sol is an effective cleaner as well as a deodorizer and disinfectant that has been around since 1929, and is suitable for wood if used properly.
If you're dusting or cleaning your table, in additional to other wood furniture or knickknacks, a multipurpose solution like Murphy® Oil Soap Orange Oil Cleaner can do the trick. Real Simple recommends spraying or applying your product onto a dusting cloth instead of the surface itself.
Rubbing alcohol, also called isopropyl alcohol, poses a hazard to most wood furniture finishes. Even in small quantities, such as spatter drops, rubbing alcohol does more than leave a stain on wood. The alcohol acts as a solvent, destroying wood furniture finishes on contact.
Disinfect Regularly.
For a general cleaning, you can use a product like Murphy® Oil Soap, which is safe for use on wood surfaces. Once you've cleaned the surface, it's time to disinfect, by attacking germs with a spray solution of water and white vinegar.
Rubbing alcohol can help remove sticky gunk and also acts as a disinfectant—a big reason why we have it in our medicine cabinet. It is cheap, effective, and multi-purpose, making it very attractive to use. But whatever you do, never use it on your wood furniture.
Sanitisers that contain abrasives, ammonia, bleach, spirit or other aggressive chemicals will all corrode the lacquer and so ruin the table top.
To create this, make a 50/50 solution of warm water and vinegar. Spray the solution on your cabinets and wipe them clean. You will want to rinse and dry the cabinets well. By repeating this often, you will be able to keep grime buildup at a minimum.
For an easy-clean, spray Clorox Clean-Up Cleaner and Bleach on a towel and wipe down your cabinet handles, refrigerator door, and microwave door. These surfaces get used multiple times a day, and using this spray is an easy solution to get rid of any germs that are left behind.
Tips for Disinfecting Cabinets
Our first quick fix involves a rag or towel dampened with a solution of 3/4 cup of bleach per one bucket of water. Once applied, carefully wipe all cabinet surfaces. Next, go over everything again with a plain, wet cloth.
Unless your wooden furniture has a plastic coating, don't ever use all-purpose cleaner on it. All-purpose cleaner is too wet and may also contain ingredients that will discolor or otherwise harm your wood over time.
If you already have a bottle of this cleanser at home, you can rest assured that Fabuloso can help you to clean and disinfect your place. Fabuloso can make any surface clean of microorganisms, meaning it is a great disinfectant, and it kills all germs on the treated areas.
Isopropyl alcohol is not strong enough to remove finishes effectively from wooden surfaces, but it is useful in the refinishing process as it will clean residue from the bare wood. To use it, mix one part isopropyl alcohol with one part water. Rub the solution over stains on the wood until they are gone.
If you spill hand sanitizer on your furniture (or wood floor as I did). And it leaves cloudy white stains. It's because of the alcohol in the sanitizer interacting with your finish. Adding oil is a good fix (I think that's because my floor is an oil-based varnish (its old, so I don't know)).
Rubbing alcohol has tons of uses, and is the secret ingredient for cleaning stains on microfiber couches, according to HGTV. Using a spray bottle, spritz, spritz, spritz the rubbing alcohol until the stain is saturated. Then use a light-colored sponge to rub away the dirt. Voila!
Next time you need a tried-and-true wood furniture cleaner, try one of these recipes: Dish soap: Put a few drops of liquid dish soap on a cotton ball, dip it in a small amount of warm water, and test on an inconspicuous spot.